Systems of Systems

Table of Contents

 

Author Biographies

Introduction

PART 1. SYSTEMS OF SYSTEMS, CONCEPTS AND PRACTICAL ILLUSTRATIONS

Chapter 1. Systems of Systems: From Concept to Actual Development

1.1. Network omnipresence creating a worldwide environment

1.2. Increasing complexity of the environment

1.3. Towards a definition of the concept of system of systems

1.4. Control of the system of systems

1.5. Tools for the control of the system of systems

1.6. The need for standardization

1.7. The human factor in systems of systems

1.8. Budgetary aspects of the systems of systems

1.9. The need for governance

1.10. Conclusion

1.11. Appendix: system of systems' definitions in literature

1.12. Bibliography

Chapter 2. Emergence and Complexity of Systems of Systems

2.1. Introduction

2.2. Matter and shape

2.3. Systems

2.4. Genesis of concrete systems

2.5. Complexity of systems of systems

2.6. Systems of systems engineering

2.7. Conclusion

2.8. Bibliography

Chapter 3. Contractual Aspects of the Acquisition and Use of Systems of Systems

3.1. Introduction

3.2. An integrated set of components of various natures

3.3. Combining people with diversified skills and their contributions

3.4. Commitments to coordinate

3.5. Ownership rights

3.6. The most adapted legal strategies

3.7. Conclusion

Chapter 4. The Human Factor within the Context of Systems of Systems

4.1. Introduction

4.2. Definition and epistemological aspects

4.3. The issue

4.4. Current human factors in systems engineering

4.5. The organizations' complexity ...